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Millard W. Potter

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Millard W. Potter was born on 19 Apr 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (son of Charles Ruffin Potter and Lydia P. Greer).

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles Ruffin Potter was born on 24 Jul 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (son of James O. J. Potter and Susannah Main); died on 6 Dec 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Charles Ruffin Potter, Sr. was born at Shouns, Tennessee, July 24, 1859 and died December 6, 1944, aged 85 years, 4 months and 12 days. He was married to Lydia Greer December 5, 1879. Mrs. Potter died September 30, 1911. To his union thirteen children were born, of whom eleven survive: Mrs. W. N. Riddle, Shouns, John J. Potter, Charleston, WV; Mrs. Dave Howard, Mountain City; M. W. Potter, Condon, OR; Mrs. Charlie Dowell, Shouns; G. C. Potter, Spokane, WA; Mrs. L. G. Parker, Carbon, WV; Mrs. Robert Stout, Carpenter, OH; S. E. Potter, address unknown; Mrs. Oscar Howard, Mountain City; and Charles R. Potter, Jr., Shouns.
    Mr. Potter was married to Miss Danford Mast on April 10, 1912, and is survived by her and the above named eleven children, 44 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
    Mr. Potter was a member of the Baptist Church for over 40 years. He was a Mason. He was also a public county official for many years, during which time he held the offices of constable, high sheriff, member of the county court, coroner and county road commissioner.
    (Johnson County News, Mountain City, TN; Thursday, Dec. 7, 1944, p. 2)

    Charles married Lydia P. Greer on 5 Dec 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lydia (daughter of Alexander Greer and Nancy Elizabeth Osborne) was born in Mar 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Sep 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Lydia P. Greer was born in Mar 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (daughter of Alexander Greer and Nancy Elizabeth Osborne); died on 30 Sep 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Mary Elizabeth Potter was born on 29 Mar 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. Susan Potter was born on 12 Oct 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Mar 1967 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    3. Joseph Potter was born on 19 Mar 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Mar 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 1. Millard W. Potter was born on 19 Apr 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    5. Alexander Potter was born on 16 Sep 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    6. Nancy Belle Potter was born about 1891; died about 1979; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    7. Grover Cleveland Potter was born on 17 Mar 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    8. Danford Potter was born about 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    9. Stacy Edward Potter was born on 19 Mar 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    10. Mae Mount Potter was born on 25 Dec 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James O. J. Potter was born about 1819 in North Carolina, , , .

    Notes:

    1870 Johnson County, TN
    Shouns Cross Road
    Household 7
    James O. Potter51NC
    Susan49NC
    Thomas25NC
    Martha22NC
    Mary18NC
    Marticia 16TN
    John O.15TN
    Emma13TN
    Charles11TN
    Susannah 9TN


    1880 Johnson County, TN

    District 3
    Household 70
    J. O. J. Potter61NC NC TN
    Susannah 60NC NC NC
    Mary25NC NC NC
    Susannah 16TN NC NC

    James married Susannah Main about 1843 in North Carolina, , , . Susannah was born on 13 May 1821 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 22 Apr 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Susannah Main was born on 13 May 1821 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 22 Apr 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Martha Potter was born about 1848 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    2. Mary Potter was born about 1852 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    3. Marticia Potter was born about 1854 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    4. John O. Potter was born about 1855 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    5. Emma Potter was born about 1857 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    6. 2. Charles Ruffin Potter was born on 24 Jul 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    7. Susannah Potter was born on 7 May 1861 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 28 Feb 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    8. Thomas Jefferson Potter was born on 7 May 1944 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Feb 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Alexander Greer was born on 29 May 1837 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina (son of Alexander Greer and Lydia Curd); died on 23 Jun 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greer Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    1870 Johnson County, TN

    Trade
    Household 2
    Alexander Greer33NC
    Nancy24TN
    Tucker11TN
    David 9TN
    Delila 6TN
    Elizabeth 4TN
    Lydia 2TN
    Eda3 moTN


    1880 Johnson County, TN
    District 9
    Household 3
    Alexander Greer44NC NC NC
    Nancy34NC NC NC
    David18TN NC NC
    Delilah16TN NC NC
    Elizabeth 14TN NC NC
    Abigail12TN NC NC
    James 8TN NC NC
    Johns W. 6TN NC NC
    Caroline 3TN NC NC

    Alexander married Nancy Elizabeth Osborne on 20 Mar 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of William D. Osborne and Delilah Dialphia Price) was born on 4 Oct 1833 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 15 Oct 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greer Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Nancy Elizabeth Osborne was born on 4 Oct 1833 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina (daughter of William D. Osborne and Delilah Dialphia Price); died on 15 Oct 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greer Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 3. Lydia P. Greer was born in Mar 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Sep 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    2. Tucker Greer was born about 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. David Marshall Greer was born on 20 Oct 1861 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. Delila Greer was born about 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Nov 1936 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    5. Elizabeth Greer was born about 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    6. Abigail "Abbie" Greer was born in May 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Nov 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    7. Eda Greer was born about 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    8. James Greer was born about 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    9. John Wesley Greer was born about 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1957 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greer Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    10. Carolina Greer was born about 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    11. Julia Ann Greer was born about 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1963 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Greer Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, .


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Alexander Greer was born about 1813 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died after 1880 in Grayson County, , , Virginia.

    Alexander married Lydia Curd about 1832 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lydia was born about 1813 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died after 1900 in Grayson County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Lydia Curd was born about 1813 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died after 1900 in Grayson County, , , Virginia.
    Children:
    1. 6. Alexander Greer was born on 29 May 1837 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 23 Jun 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greer Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  3. 14.  William D. Osborne was born on 11 Feb 1811 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina (son of Robert Osborne and Lydia Cornett); died on 25 Feb 1881 in North Fork Township, , Ashe County, North Carolina.

    William married Delilah Dialphia Price on 11 Feb 1829 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Delilah (daughter of William Price and Kezia Roark) was born on 19 Aug 1810 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 25 Nov 1881 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Delilah Dialphia Price was born on 19 Aug 1810 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina (daughter of William Price and Kezia Roark); died on 25 Nov 1881 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    Children:
    1. Alfred Osborne was born on 15 Dec 1829 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died in 1908 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    2. Jesse Osborne was born on 18 Jan 1831 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    3. Rebecca Osborne was born in Mar 1832 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 2 Oct 1931 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    4. 7. Nancy Elizabeth Osborne was born on 4 Oct 1833 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 15 Oct 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greer Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    5. David Osborne was born in Oct 1838 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Jun 1918 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    6. Diannah Osborne was born on 1 Oct 1842 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Jun 1924 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    7. Rachel Osborne was born on 12 Oct 1844 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Dec 1916 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    8. Lydia Osborne was born in 1846 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    9. Harrison Murphy Osborne was born in 1848 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died before 1880 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    10. Marion Osborne was born on 22 Jan 1859 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 7 Jun 1931 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.
    11. Abigail Osborne was born in 1859 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina.